Engagement & Wedding Rings takes away the fear and uncertainty of buying an engagement or wedding ring and brings back the romance and magic to this unique experience. In this revised and expanded third edition, readers will find everything they need to select, purchase, and enjoy the perfect ring. Includes romantic traditions surrounding rings, advice on design and style, tips for staying within budget, guidelines for comparing prices, explanations of diamond and coloured gemstone quality, and instructions for choosing the right jeweller, appraiser and insurer. The authors explain what to ask and what to put in writing to avoid deception and fraud.